PIPE STRESS ENGINEER, HOUSTON, TX
Contract: 3 Months
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive flexibility and computational pipe stress analysis using Caesar II for various piping systems
Provide detailed markups on piping diagrams and isometrics to guide piping and structural designers
Specify pipe guides, anchors, supports, and alternative materials or suppliers to meet project schedules
Review and ensure the quality of 3D design work (Revit, Plant3D, CADWORX) by the Process Design Team, incorporating pipe stress analysis results
Generate bills of material for supports, guides, anchors, stops, flex joints, and expansion joints for procurement
Perform dynamic analyses, including slug flow, water hammer, and flange leakage checks, using Caesar II
Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for critical vessel junctions using FE Pipe or Nozzle Pro
Ensure compliance with ASME and ASTM codes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in piping stress engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) registration
In-depth knowledge of ASME piping codes (B31.3)
Expert proficiency in Caesar II for pipe stress analysis and Nozzle Pro for allowable nozzle loads